To support Northern's students and teachers,
to empower them through enhanced learning,
and teaching experiences, and to recognize
them through the administration of scholarships,
awarding of grants, and faciliation of special projects.

We’re still accepting grant applications! Click the “Grants” tab for more information.

Do you have non-profit board experience? The NSS Foundation needs directors, a treasurer, and a secretary for a two-year term. To find out more, email info@nssf.ca.

DONATION FAQ’s

How do I donate?

You will be redirected to our CanadaHelps.org portal where you will be able to specify which fund you would like to donate to. An administration fee of 5% on all monies donated to the NSSF shall be imposed and such fee shall be allocated to the General account.

Or send in a direct cheque made out to the Northern Secondary School Foundation c/o 851 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Toronto Ontario M4P 2L5 If you would like to donate specifically to a department, general fund or project…please indicate that in the cheque memo line.

Are gifts eligible for receipts?

Before issuing a tax receipt, we must determine if the NSS Foundation has truly received a gift according to the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) definition. A gift must be:

enrich the charity (that is, the gift must be the result of an intention to make a donation).

If the donor receives something in return for their gift (known as an “advantage” by CRA), we may or may not be able to issue a receipt for part of the gift (known as the eligible amount of the gift).

What are the rules for split receipting?

Split receipting arises when a charity provides some value to a donor (an advantage) in recognition of, or in return for, their gift. The general principle is that a receipt can be issued for the value of the gift less the value of the advantage.